We girls like to pretend that the cute designer bags are our everyday go-to, but here's the reality—I carry a backpack everywhere because that's the only thing that can fit my never-ending list of daily essentials. At any given time, you can find my bag filled with a laptop, an iPad, a notebook, several pens, an umbrella, a water bottle, a portable phone charger and corresponding cords, a pair of shoes, snacks, a wallet, and at least five floating credit cards. And that doesn't take into account the days that I decide to go to the gym.

So while that Gucci bag is cute, it's just not a practical purchase for me. And if I'm going to drop $300-plus on a leather bag, I better be able to wear it all the time to get my money's worth. These bags are big enough to schlep all my stuff, but I'm also not embarrassed to carry them into a fancy fashion event. Plus, a few of them come with great technology like a built-in phone charger or convertible straps.

This bag has just enough pockets—laptop sleeve, small inner organizer, outer zip pocket—and a big internal well for miscellaneous everything. Because it’s from the go-to maker of bike messenger bags, in addition to the three main shoulder straps, it’s got an attachable extra strap to keep it tight to your back as you pedal. But the style is more urban camo than Premium Rush.

Sometimes you're looking for a bag that will go with everything, and this Madewell tote is exactly that. It's only got one zip pocket in the inside, but sometimes you need that kind of freedom to stuff your bag to the max. You can also customize it with Madewell's monogram service.

Sometimes carrying a crossbody bag puts too much weight on one of my shoulders. This bag switches easily between shoulder bag and backpack, so I can easily change it up if my neck starts to ache. I also love that it's lined with waterproof material and comes with a wet bag, which makes it perfect for carrying sweat-soaked clothes from a HIIT class.

Sometimes the budget doesn't have room for a pricey leather piece. This affordable tote from Target is technically a gym bag, but it can easily pass as a laptop bag when you carry it to the office. It's soft exterior means you can stretch it to the limits. There's also pockets for a water bottle and external drawstring pockets where you can fit your shoes—whether they're sneakers or heels.

My phone dies at least once a week while I'm running around from home to work events to the office and back. This purse has a built-in charger. You can reload your phone with three full charges before it needs to be plugged in. It's a game changer.

I often have to switch my bags out throughout the week, which always ends up with me misplacing something (typically my ID or my AmEx card). This bag is part of a “system” of interchangeable outer shells that all fit around the same inner lining. Just pop out the liner, slip it into a different shell, and voilà, a whole new look and all your things are still in the pockets they belong in.

There isn't a pocket Dagne Dover hasn't thought of. This purse has a zipper area for your laptop, a special inner section for your water bottle, and a pocket for your phone. (If this style isn't your favorite, the Dagne Dover backpack is one of our SELF Healthy Living Award winners too.)

Even though I'm an adult, I still think a bookbag is the most practical way to carry things to school…er, work. This slim design from Knomo London is packed with pockets. There's a space for everything inside including a laptop, credit cards, and pens. Plus there are zippered sleeves inside and out.

If you're carrying around a pair of sneakers and other gym essentials, you need a bag with a bit more space. This Cuyana satchel can fit your change of clothes, a water bottle, gym toiletries, and your laptop.

You know that moment when you need to excavate something from your huge purse but it's fallen down to the very bottom? This Emma bag will stop all your rummaging. There are well-placed pockets and sleeves to keep things from getting lost in bag oblivion.

The thing I love about this leather bag is that it easily converts into a bookbag. And unlike some work bags that only come in black or camel, there's an array of fun shades including gray and millennial pink.

If you're opposed to carrying leather, this everyday bag is made with technik leather (which doesn't involve animals in any way). It's large enough to fit a laptop and other essentials. Or, it will stretch to accommodate all your groceries.